The tone in the short story "Mr. Know-All" by W. Somerset Maugham is ironic and critical. The narrator's perspective on the main character, Mr. Kelada, reflects a sense of sarcasm and ridicule towards his overbearing and pretentious behavior. The story's tone is also characterized by a touch of humor as it explores themes of cultural clashes and social conventions.
The cast of Miss Knowall - 1940 includes: Kenneth Bradfield as Jim Mark Daly as Mr. Shelton Evelyn Foster as Amy Martita Hunt as Miss Hardcastle Phyllis Morris as Mrs. Williams
The line "The ape killed Mr. Garrett" is a reference to Edgar Allan Poe's short story "The Murders in the Rue Morgue." This story features a mysterious killer described as an "ourang-outang" that attacks and kills a man named Mr. Garrett.
The tone in the first two paragraphs of "The Story of An Hour" by Kate Chopin is calm and matter-of-fact as it introduces the news of Mr. Mallard's death and Mrs. Mallard's reaction to it. The language is straightforward and unbiased, setting a somber mood as the story unfolds.
Mr. White, Mrs. White and their son Herbert
Jessica Mitford's tone in the Embalming of Mr. Jones is subjective and judgmental.
Jessica Mitford's tone in the Embalming of Mr. Jones is subjective and judgmental.
The exposition of the story "The Fly" by Katherine Mansfield introduces the characters of the boss and his old friend Mr. Woodifield. They both discuss how they miss their sons who died in the war, setting the tone for the melancholic and reflective mood of the story.
The characters in the short story "The Third Wish" by Joan Aiken are Mr. Peters, Leita, and the magical talking fish. The story follows Mr. Peters as he uses his last wish to free the fish from a magical curse, leading to unexpected consequences.
"Admiring" least describes the author's tone toward Mr. Collins.
By building a rocket.
The first line of "Fantastic Mr. Fox" by Roald Dahl introduces the main character, Mr. Fox, as he is described in a way that highlights his cleverness and charm. The opening sets the tone for the whimsical and adventurous story that follows, focusing on Mr. Fox's life and his interactions with the farmers.
In the short story "The Open Window" by Saki, Vera tricks Mr. Nuttel by telling him a fictitious story about her aunt's tragic loss of her husband and two brothers through a window that remained open. Vera creates an elaborate tale to make Mr. Nuttel believe that the figures he sees approaching the house are actually ghosts of the deceased men, causing him to panic and flee. However, it is later revealed that the story was entirely fabricated by Vera for her own amusement.